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HRS §342F-20

County noise rules and conflicts with state law

This section says counties can pass their own noise control rules under state law. If a county rule conflicts with a state law, the state law's rules for resolving that conflict apply. It does not create new noise rules itself.

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The statute, as written — Effect of laws, ordinances, and rules

Any county may adopt ordinances and rules governing any matter relating to excessive noise control as provided in section 46-17, and any conflict between state and county law shall be resolved as provided in section 46-17.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§46-17 County rules for noise, smoke, dust, vibration, and odors

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